Much is planned for the students to learn and we have been busy developing classes and programs that will inspire, excite and enrich.

The classes at St Patrick's College are not streamed on academic ability, rather they are mixed ability. This allows all learners to be extended, challenged and supported appropriately. Teachers deliver a differentiated curriculum and quickly get to know their learners and accommodate them accordingly. The number suffix added to the end of classes simply identifies a group, with no group being more able then another. An exception to this, however, is in late Stage 4 and Stage 5 Mathematics.

A reminder that if you have any general/pastoral concerns for your daughter, you can contact her Pastoral Advisor or Year Coordinator and academic concerns can be directed to her Subject Teacher or KLA Coordinator. Teachers can be called or emailed and they will get back to you. Karen Wright as Assistant Principal Students and myself as Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching, are also keen to assist where we can.

A reminder that St Patrick's is a busy place and there is much on offer for your daughter. Please encourage her to get involved. Likewise, there are many supportive structures in place if needed through the College Counsellor, Careers Advisor, Aboriginal Educator, Learning Enhancement Coordinator and Pacific Nations support. We also offer extended Library hours, Afternoon Study Assistance Programs, Language Lifeboat, Maths Help, STEM Club, Scholastica Enrichment Programs and Science Extension to name a few.

Our Benedictine Value for the year is Balance. Engagement in the whole life of the College will in fact create a sense of balance needed to develop the social, emotional, spiritual, physical and academic growth of all students.

Cecely McGeachie - Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching